Latino Cultural Arts Center aims to empower Latino artists and creatives
The center wants to ensure the Latino community reaps rewards of Colorado's $16 billion creative economy.
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The center wants to ensure the Latino community reaps rewards of Colorado's $16 billion creative economy.
175 years ago on Feb. 2, 1848, the United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It ended the Mexican-American War and changed the lives of early Coloradans forever.
On the first day of Black History Month 2023, Westminster Councillor Obi Ezeadi announced the launch of his new organization called BIPAC, a play-off of the acronym "BIPOC," meaning Black, Indigenous and people of color.
The University of Northern Colorado plans to submit an application to be officially recognized as a Hispanic-serving intuition, or HSI, after meeting its goal of furthering its education commitments to diversity and equity.
Our news operation couldn't function without the talent and significant contributions of Latino colleagues.
In 1970, the now vacant 150,000-square-foot building at Chambers Road and East Colfax Avenue opened as a K-Mart.
New results from an independent community air quality monitoring site in Commerce City shows air pollution levels there tend to be higher than other comparable metro area sites to the northwest of it.
One of the major fixes, according to residents, has been the steady flow of immigrants coming into Colorado, looking for opportunities and hoping to build a better life for themselves and their families.
See the CBS News Colorado special with hosts Dominic Garcia and Michelle Griego.
Santiago Jaramillo says developing a love of his heritage through the arts was life-changing. Now he's sharing this love with others.
This year's preservation project award recipients include buildings that are not only historic but provide affordable housing, advanced sustainability and have a presence that is distinctively Denver.
The multi-media production "What We Lived Here: The Movimiento Years" challenges audiences to see history from new perspectives.
Coloradans have plenty to be proud of with delicious interpretations of Mexican dishes, made special by all the creative entrepreneurs here.
Robert Sandoval died in 2020 and this year, his name was added to the fallen police memorial, an honor typically reserved for those killed in the line of duty.
Every Saturday Arturo Garcia opens the doors of his gallery in the Westwood neighborhood to the kids in the neighborhood so they can come in and take an art class for free.
Making sure that history is known by future generations of Coloradans, prompted Betty Aragon-Mitotes, founder of Mujeres de Colores, to spearhead a project to honor the generations of Hispanic beet workers.
"It is my belief that this particular case is the first desegregation case, particularly for Hispanos in the country," said retired Judge Martin Gonzales.
Mi Casa's Business Pathways program supports entrepreneurs through all stages of business development.
This initiative was approved by Gov. Jared Polis' office on Sept. 13th for a week long recognition of local Latin cuisine restaurants in Colorado.
The legality of DACA is currently being questioned in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and a ruling is expected soon. The Obama-era measure offers protections for people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. There are more than 800,000 recipients nationwide.
Colonel Isaac Martinez has been part of the Guard since 1996.
Jorge Zamanillo, Director of the National Museum of the American Latino, visited CBS Colorado Mornings.
The Museum of Memory initiative by History Colorado is empowering communities across the state to write their own part of Colorado's history.
The Greenway Foundation backed the creation of the original "Urban Dope" mural in 1977 and now is championing its restoration.
The Chicano-founded, Chicano-lead agency started in the Northside to serve not just Latinos, but all unserved communities.
Enter to for a chance to win tickets to Cole Swindell at at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Wildlife managers and volunteers will be closing more than 14 miles of stream and tributaries in Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday to start a weeklong operation meant to clear new habitat for Colorado's state fish.
When a Denver neighborhood lost their preschool, many families were left scrambling. Now, their kids are getting the education they need at a price they can afford.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
The Colorado Rockies unveiled a statue of Hall of Famer Larry Walker outside Coors Field.
Wildlife managers and volunteers will be closing more than 14 miles of stream and tributaries in Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday to start a weeklong operation meant to clear new habitat for Colorado's state fish.
When a Denver neighborhood lost their preschool, many families were left scrambling. Now, their kids are getting the education they need at a price they can afford.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Summit County is known for its outdoor recreation, but mental health professionals say life in the mountains can also come with isolation, loneliness and other challenges.
A recently completed review of the 3.5-year, $149 million 16th Street Improvement Project focused on the unexpected discovery of a centuries-old brick storm sewer.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Three-year-old Eliana Rivas is finishing a summer program and gearing up to join dozens of peers ages 2.5-5 for the new school year.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
Joe Ruch is tracking hot weather across Colorado, but the bigger concern this week is the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms.
CBS Colorado reporter and anchor Kelly Werthmann was among the 13 Denver "stars" who were featured in the Dancing with the Denver Stars, a fundraiser for Cleo Parker Robinson Dance.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
China's mission was planned as the country vies with the U.S. to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence on its surface.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
United Airlines has completed Phase 1 of the expansion of the world's largest pilot training facility in Denver.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.